Entrepreneurship

Signed Into Law, JOBS Act Provides Hope for Small Businesses Struggling to Access Capital

Rhett Buttle

Original statement issued on April 5, 2012:

The bipartisan Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act, signed into law by President Obama today, will help address one of small business owners’ biggest problems: a lack of access to capital.

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New Greenhouse Gas Rules Can Create Opportunities for Small Businesses

John Arensmeyer

Original statement issued on March 26, 2012:

Rules proposed today by the Environmental Protection Agency that would limit greenhouse gas emissions from new power plants will help spur innovation and provide opportunities for small businesses to grow. What’s more, rules such as these are supported by a majority of small businesses—our primary job creators.

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Bipartisan Transportation Bill Could Drive Small Business Hiring and Growth

Rhett Buttle

Original statement issued on March 14, 2012:

The bipartisan transportation bill passed in the Senate today would create an environment conducive to small business growth if enacted. We applaud senators for working together toward the good of our nation’s entrepreneurs.

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Small Businesses Lose Strong Supporter with Snowe’s Retirement

John Arensmeyer

Statement by John Arensmeyer on February 29, 2012:

“Sen. Olympia Snowe has been a strong small business advocate throughout her career.  We’re sorry to see a supporter of the small business community go, especially during these challenging economic times. We appreciate the way she worked on important small business issues in a bipartisan fashion.”

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Aid for Underwater Mortgages a Life Raft for Small Business

John Arensmeyer

Statement by John Arensmeyer on February 9, 2012:

Today, in the biggest government-industry settlement since 1998, major mortgage lenders and the federal government struck a $25 billion deal that will bring relief to struggling homeowners across the nation, boosting demand for small businesses and stimulating the economy.

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